Companion entitlement

Blind people and children under 11 get the companion pass.

For people with severe disabilities, the pass can allow a companion to travel for free, around West Yorkshire. To qualify, the companion must board and leave the bus / train at the same stop as the pass holder.

You can apply for companion entitlement if you are in receipt of:

higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance;

higher rate care component of Disability Living Allowance;

enhanced rate Personal Independence Payment (PIP);

severe Disablement Allowance;

or have written proof from a medical practitioner or health care professional to support your request.

Applying for a concessionary pass

You can apply for a pass at our Customer First offices in Halifax, Brighouse or Todmorden. Please see: Local Offices .

You will need to provide:

proof of address. This can be a recent gas or electric bill. You can also give consent for us to check Calderdale Council Tax records)

one proof of disability eg.

your blue badge parking permit;

a certificate of visual impairment;

a letter to show Disability Living Allowance (higher rate mobility component);

a letter to show Personal Independence Payments (at least 8 points against ‘mobility’ or ‘communicating verbally’ part of PIP);